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316: Three-Cornered Alfalfa Hopper: Monitoring, Models, and Management
Episode 316
Three-cornered alfalfa hopper (TCAH) is the only confirmed insect vector of grapevine red blotch virus in Vitis vinifera, yet many growers first real…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
315: Nature's Lawn Mowers | Sustainable Story
Episode 315
Meet Gilbert the Pig and friends. These goats, sheep, and Kunekune pigs replaced herbicides and mowing with year-round weed control. And they're ado…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
314: Cut Bird Damage and Costs: Real Grower Results Using Vineyard Lasers
Episode 314
Wine grape growers are turning to precision technology to mitigate bird damage while reducint labor and material costs. In this episode, Joseph Traut…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
313: Train Your Team to Talk About Sustainability | Marketing Tip Monday
Episode 313
Two-thirds of consumers say sustainability matters when choosing what to buy. Learn how to equip your tasting room team with simple, authentic talki…
3 months, 1 week ago
312: Why the Best Ag Tech Is Built With Growers
Episode 312
The biggest challenge in ag tech isn't innovation — it's making tools that actually work on the farm. Matthew Hoffman, General Partner and Head of Fa…
3 months, 1 week ago
311: A Softer Way to Fight Fungus in Vineyards | Sustainable Story
Episode 311
Andy Fles, Vineyard Manager at Shady Lane Cellars, wanted to make his fungicide program even more sustainable. So, he set up an experiment that put "…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
310: Can Your Vineyard Soil Hold Enough Water Without Irrigation?
Episode 310
Can your soil hold enough water to carry vines through the season without irrigation? Miguel Garcia, Regenative Agriculture Project Manager at Napa R…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
309: Create Memorable Winery Experiences That Drive Sales | Marketing Tip Monday
Episode 309
Memorable winery visits don't happen by accident. They're designed. Craig Macmillan (Niner Wine Estates) shares how storytelling, insider access, an…
4 months, 1 week ago
308: Balancing Cost, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Vineyard Management
Episode 308
Making the best sustainable farming decisions isn't about choosing one solution; it's about weighing the best strategies for your vineyard.
Lucas Po…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
307: Planting for Pollinators | Sustainable Story
Episode 307
147 native plants now create a thriving monarch butterfly sanctuary. What started as a passion project now supports biodiversity with minimal mainten…
4 months, 3 weeks ago